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Amsterdam travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Amsterdam

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Amsterdam for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Amsterdam compared to United States in 2022

On average, the cost of living in Amsterdam in 2022 is 26% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Amsterdam in 2022 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Amsterdam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Amsterdam

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 34 to $ 66)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 35

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10.2 to $ 12)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Local beer

$ 6.8 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 9.6)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 6.1)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Water bottle

$ 3/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Hotel and accommodation budget in Amsterdam

1-star hotel

$ 185/night
($ 122 to $ 269)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 104 to $ 223)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 121 to $ 261)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 144 to $ 331)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 440/night
($ 302 to $ 648)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 153/month
($ 101 to $ 229)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 268/month
($ 161 to $ 425)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 359/month
($ 193 to $ 609)

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118% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 257/month
($ 144 to $ 428)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 493/month
($ 236 to $ 923)

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183% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Amsterdam

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Chicken

$ 9.4/kg
($ 6 to $ 12)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Amsterdam

Bus ticket

$ 3.8/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 6)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 2.9)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6
($ 3.9 to $ 9)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 27/24hrs
($ 7.2 to $ 163)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Leisure activity budget in Amsterdam

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 29/hr
($ 12 to $ 42)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 19

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Amsterdam

Cigarettes

$ 9.8/pack
($ 9.6 to $ 10.2)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.8

Levi's jeans

$ 103
($ 60 to $ 144)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 51
($ 30 to $ 72)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Amsterdam

$ 168
(fair price: $ 114)

Dublin → Amsterdam

$ 76
(fair price: $ 72)

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 605
(fair price: $ 519)

Manchester → Amsterdam

$ 122
(fair price: $ 110)

Edinburgh → Amsterdam

$ 130
(fair price: $ 114)

Los Angeles → Amsterdam

$ 884
(fair price: $ 704)